VFX Trainer

The VFX Trainer at FOLKS Mumbai plays a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering training programs for both new and existing employees. This position requires close collaboration with leadership and various departments to ensure training aligns with organizational goals and supports employee growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leadership to identify and understand training needs across different departments.
• Design and deliver technical training programs for various artistic disciplines, including proprietary software applications.
• Create, evaluate, and maintain technical documentation and training materials on the company wiki.
• Collaborate with the Head of Department and supervisors to identify specific technical training requirements for each team.
• Work closely with the Training Coordinator to schedule, organize, and implement training sessions.
• Tailor onboarding and technical training programs to meet the specific needs and goals of each role.
• Monitor and assess trainee progress, providing regular reports to the Learning & Development (L&D) Head of Department.
• Develop curriculum and supporting documentation for junior-level training programs.
• Stay informed on industry trends and technical advancements to ensure training content remains relevant and up-to-date.
• Continuously explore and incorporate the latest training methodologies to enhance learning outcomes.

Skills/Competencies:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse teams and individuals.
• Proven experience in creating training materials for highly technical subjects, making complex concepts accessible.
• Expertise in training various disciplines, with a focus on computer graphics software theory, operation, and application.
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn new tools and technologies to create up-to-date training content.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work across multiple disciplines and departments.

Education/Technical Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Animation, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, shell scripting, Python, and C/C++ (desirable).
• Experience with industry-standard 2D and 3D software packages such as Maya, Katana, Nuke, Houdini, 3ds Max, Photoshop, Unreal Engine, and proprietary tools (desirable).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The Company prohibits discrimination in employment against otherwise qualified applicants because of a physical or mental disability and will make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified persons with known disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job consistent with applicable law. The Company will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.